Research Digest - 2024
Peer reviewed articles
John Shields. Transforming Settlement and Integration Services During a Pandemic (external link, opens in new window) . Valerie Preston (York University) and Jayesh D’Souza (York University). International Migration. March 2024 (available open access). 3/11/2024. Published. This article was reported as accepted previously.
Miriam Anderson. "Secrecy, Uncertainty, and Trust: The Gendered Nature of Back-Channel Peace Negotiations". Elizabeth S. Corredor (Bryn Mawr College) and Miriam Anderson. International Studies Review. 3/18/2024. Accepted.
Invited talks
Rob Goodman. "Not Here: Canada and the U.S. in the Age of Democratic Erosion". Canadian Club of Halton. 3/21/2024. Published.
Rob Goodman. "Not Here: Canada and the U.S. in the Age of Democratic Erosion". McGill University Research Group on Constitutional Studies, Toronto Reunion. 3/24/2024. Published.
Other
Sanjay Ruparelia. Host: Diverging Paths of Ukraine and Russia with Maria Popova, On the Frontlines of Democracy podcast (external link) , Faculty of Arts and School of Journalism, TMU. 3/5/2024. Published.
Rob Goodman. "Not Here: Why American Democracy Is Eroding and How Canada Can Protect Itself," (external link, opens in new window) Finalist for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. 3/20/2024.
Ryan J. Phillips. Introducing: Meat Studies. (external link, opens in new window) Élisabeth Abergel (UQAM). Canadian Food Studies. 11:1. 3/29/2024. Published. Co-edited and organized a special themed issue of CFS, contributing a co-authored introduction and image design for the volume cover.
Books
Hudson Moura. L’Image-Exil : L’expérience du déplacement au cinéma d'après Gilles Deleuze et Maurice Blanchot. Presses Universitaires du Septentrion, Universités Hauts-de-France, France. 1/23/2024. Accepted.
Op-ed/essay
Tom McDowell. Javier Milei’s ‘Instant Democracy’ and Neoliberalism. (external link, opens in new window) Counterpunch. 2/15/2024. Published.
Peer reviewed articles
John Shields. "Transforming Settlement and Integration Services During a Pandemic". Valerie Preston (York University), Jayesh D’Souza (York University). International Migration. 2/12/2024. Accepted.
"Don’t worry, be happy (and vote out the incumbent): Economic anxiety and incumbent support in Ontario". Cameron Anderson (Western), Tyler Romualdi (Western), Jack Lucas (Calgary), & R. Michael McGregor (TMU). Journal of Elections, Public Opinion, and Parties. 3/13/2024. Accepted.
Invited talks
Sanjay Ruparelia. "Indian Foreign Policy and National Security". Regional Security Studies, National Security Programme, Canadian Forces College. 2/21/2024.
Appointments
Daniel Rubenson has been appointed Associate Researcher at CEVIPOF, Sciences Po, Paris from March 1, 2024.
Other
Sanjay Ruparelia. Host: Rescuing Social Democracy with Olle Törnquist (external link, opens in new window) , On the Frontlines of Democracy podcast, Faculty of Arts and School of Journalism, TMU. 2/6/2024. Published.
Myer Siemiatycki. Co-Organizer & Co-Presenter: "Beat Back Bad Work: Young Workers Taking Action", public forum reporting research findings and resources of the TMU 'Better Work Project'. Keynote Speakers Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, Ontario Federation of Labour President Laura Walton, Future Skills Centre Research Director Tricia Williams. At TMU 02/28/2024.
Hudson Moura. Seminar Convener and Coordinator. "The Evolution of Interactivity in Storytelling: From Epistolary Novels to Digital Media". ACLA-American Comparative Literature Association Annual Meeting, Palais des Congrès de Montréal. 3/15/2024.
Book chapters
The Municipal Role in Immigration and Settlement: Contradictions and Challenges. John Shields, Valerie Preston (York University). School of Cities, University of Toronto, The Municipal Role in Immigration: The Who Does What Series. Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance (IMFG), Gabriel Eidelman, Kass Forman, Enid Slack, eds. 1/15/2024. Accepted.
Op-ed/essays
Sanjay Ruparelia. "Narendra Modi is forging a Hindu nation in the world’s largest democracy" (external link, opens in new window) . Globe and Mail. 1/20/2024. Published.
"Can Olivia Chow Find the 'Sweet Spot' in Toronto's Budget?" (external link, opens in new window) . Myer Siemiatycki and Matti Siemiatycki (University of Toronto). Toronto Star. 1/30/2024. Published.
Peer reviewed articles
“What's Going on in There? Canadian Government Policy Labs and Public Value Management.” (external link, opens in new window) . Bryan Evans, Adam Wellstead (Michigan Technological University), Nora Ottenhof (TMU), Anat Gofen (Hebrew University of Jerusalem). Canadian Public Administration, 66,:44. 1/3/2024. Published.
"A Symposium on Rob Goodman's Words on Fire: Eloquence and Its Conditions" (external link, opens in new window) . Rob Goodman, Joy Connolly (American Council of Learned Societies), Matthew Landauer (University of Chicago), Cary J. Nederman (Texas A&M), Torrey Shanks (University of Toronto). The Review of Politics. 86(1). 1/10/2024. Published.
"Why do Local Residents Oppose Olympic Bids? An Electoral Perspective from Calgary 2026". Harry Hiller (Calgary), Jack Lucas (Calgary), R. Michael McGregor. Event Management. 1/31/2024. Accepted.
Conference presentations
“Representation Beyond the Constructivist Turn: Bridging the Normative Gap”. Katharine Jackson (University of Cincinnati College of Law), Rob Goodman. Southern Political Science Association Annual Meeting. 1/11/2024. Published.
Rob Goodman. Panel discussant and chair: Author Meets Critics – "The Dispersion of Power: A Critical Realist Theory of Democracy" by Samuel Bagg. Southern Political Science Association Annual Meeting. 1/11/2024. Published.
Invited talks
Sanjay Ruparelia. "Transnational Repression: Problems and Solutions When Foreign States Interfere" (external link, opens in new window) . Co-panelists: Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra (Belonging Matters Consulting), Suzanne Scoggins (Clark University), Noura Aljizawi (University of Toronto). Moderators: Joanna Chiu (Toronto Star) and Diana Fu (University of Toronto). Co-Sponsors: East Asian Seminar Series (Asian Institute, Munk School), and NüVoices. 1/26/2024. Published.
Grants
Michael McGregor. The 2024 Canadian Vote Summit: Defending Democracy in Perilous Times. Co-investigator: John Beebe (TMU). Collaborators: Daniel Rubenson (TMU), Mariam Lapp (Elections Canada), Samanta Reusch-Desautels (Apathy is Boring), Steward McDonough (AMO). SSHRC Connection Grant. 1/10/2024. This award will help to fund the 2024 Canada Vote Summit, which is to be held this summer at TMU.
Other
Sanjay Ruparelia. Host: "The Politics of Remembering the Chilean Coup with Marcela Ríos Tobar" (external link, opens in new window) , On the Frontlines of Democracy podcast, Faculty of Arts and School of Journalism, TMU. 1/9/2024. Published.
Sanjay Ruparelia. Panelist: "The Year 1989: Uprisings and Downfalls" (external link, opens in new window) CBC Ideas broadcast. Co-panelists: Miglena Todorova (University of Toronto) and Arne Kislenko (TMU). Moderated by Nahlah Ayed. 1/26/2024. Published.